68% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yampa Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Yampa Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yampa Valley Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
20.4
Average HCP
12.7
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Yampa Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Yampa Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfshop@yampavalleygolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
2179 CO-394, Craig, CO 81625, USA
Course Description
Yampa Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, semi-private golf facility in Craig, Colorado, offering public tee times, golf outings, and memberships. Located along the Yampa River across more than 240 acres, the course emphasizes affordability and welcoming service with amenities including on-site dining and event hosting. The course is positioned as one of the area’s premier public golf venues, providing wedding and banquet spaces, lessons, and community events. It serves residents and visitors in northwest Colorado, with easy access from nearby Steamboat Springs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William H. Tucker & William Howard Neff/John Cochran/Jeff Potts
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(111 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Yampa Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours tempting bold tee play for birdies while longer par fives force careful positioning to limit damage especially where back nine difficulty climbs.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725510 yards5038 metersCR 70.6Bogey 100.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 310 | 252 | 162 | 315 | 475 | 162 | 330 | 372 | 2855 | 304 | 97 | 326 | 323 | 279 | 399 | 131 | 318 | 478 | 2655 | 5510 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725186 yards4742 metersCR 68.6Bogey 97.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 290 | 235 | 154 | 304 | 450 | 157 | 326 | 326 | 2670 | 296 | 88 | 299 | 319 | 273 | 399 | 115 | 284 | 443 | 2516 | 5186 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726089 yards5568 metersCR 73.8Bogey 105.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 335 | 285 | 171 | 326 | 522 | 168 | 345 | 394 | 3041 | 343 | 153 | 345 | 368 | 349 | 441 | 157 | 360 | 532 | 3048 | 6089 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yampa Valley Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
81% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Yampa Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yampa Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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20% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
56% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Aim12%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Alignment10%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Scoring12%
56% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
49% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
50% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
Aim15%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Scoring12%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
80% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
Precision15%
55% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Dispersion37%
Scoring10%
52% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Yampa Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Yampa Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Yampa Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Yampa Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yampa Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5638 yards. The back tees extend to 6089.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Yampa Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Yampa Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6089.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Yampa Valley Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Yampa Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6089.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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